A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6666415 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48738215 epoch_slot_no: 181415 block_no: 6666238 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 46936 time: 2021-12-24 00:08:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4dcb20042d551b80fe336d3b5b5bc1a9d7cb84b316c02aaee47c8d11a2fab70Block Operator
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